A tasting of Unkel wines
This organic wine label hails from the Upper Moutere Valley in Nelson. A range with funky labelling, designed I’m guessing to appeal to a younger generation, and looking outside the …
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Sorrell – Wrekin Vineyard Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Two wines from a new label, taking fruit from the well-regarded Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough. See the article here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=7952 for details on the who, why and when… Sorrell …
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Terrific Tempranillo tasting
When I moved to New Zealand in 2003, I have to confess that I was so keen to embrace the new wine landscape that I now encountered, that I did …
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A tasting at Kinross, Gibbston Valley
On a recent visit to Gibbston, I discover that you now have to book for tastings – a sign of the times I guess. Better to embrace this, and know …
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Tasting sherry with Xavier Vicente from Gonzalez Byass
Thanks to distributor Negociants, last Friday afternoon was another opportunity to look at a range of sherry – after a tasting a month ago where I went through some different …
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Vertical Tasting of Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay (and extras)
A rare chance to taste across a decade of the Reserve Chardonnay from Clearview Estate – starting at 2011, through to the present. Also included was a special bottle of …
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A visit to Misha’s
On my latest trip to Central, I finally found time to drop into the Tasting Room, in Cromwell, of Misha’s Vineyard. I’d been up in Bendigo that morning with my …
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A new selection from Laithwaites, Feb ’23
A new box of wine discoveries from the good folk at Laithwaites. They really do seem to be able to deliver the goods again and again – it’s never a …
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Rivals to NZ’s Sauvignon Blanc crown
New Zealand is looking to bounce back after vintages where the world’s demand for our Sauvignon Blanc couldn’t be met due (mostly) to late spring frosts and low-yielding harvests. For …
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‘Pinot Day’ – the 2014 vintage
An invite gratefully received at this time of year is the unveiling of a carefully curated box of Pinot Noir that Curt Thomas compiles annually. The ‘guru of Pinot’ assembles …
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